My favorite city I visited over fall break would be Budapest, Hungary. I didn’t know much about Budapest to be honest, but this all meant that there was lots to learn. I learned thatBudapest has a lot of Turkish influence since it was considered Turkish territory in the 16th-18th century. Turkish food and bath houses […]
Tea with Brits
Fall break is in full swing! In fact, I’m currently in one of London’s many airports waiting to board a flight to Budapest. This weekend I explored Dublin with a classmate; we’ve spent the last few days here in London. We stayed in a rather centrally located hostel in Dublin. In London, a friend living […]
Hohenschönhausen
One of the reasons I decided to study abroad in Germany was that I was intrigued by the country’s fascinating history. Living in Berlin has provided me with so many opportunities to learn about history not just through a textbook but by visiting places of historical significance in real life. Our classes often take us on […]
My First Oktoberfest
I knew before evening coming to Germany that I wanted to make it to the infamous Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. I can now say that I got to experience the craziness that is Oktoberfest. When I told my host, Olaf, my plans for Oktoberfest he was anything but jealous, in fact he thought it was […]
Tempelhof: A New Yet Old Park
One of my favorite things to do in Berlin is to visit a historical site and try to imagine what it must have been like in the decades or centuries past. Tempelhofer feld – earlier Tempelhof airport – is an example of the uniqueness of Berlin. It’s story you can find all over the city – […]